Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-06-25
AFTER TWENTY YEARS.
4 story of a Few "April Fools. I"

ii was wild April night. Stormy
March. after holding high carnival
through the whole OF his tempestuous
safeor. had surrendered his sceptret
with enc desparing howl. aud April
had entered upon the scene, bathed
n tears, without smile Of greeting
lor the dear old earth she had lefl
yeAr ago
WIso Streets of the village were near
ii deoerted. aud Rodney Marston sat
alone IN the Office of Marston & Mars
snn. Presently the office boy came in
wlth b note. 1t was directed to II.
Ma4ston, Esq.
Docs that mean me, or Uncle Rog-
arr said tho young man TO himself
Il will open it anyway; 1t is probably
pn business"
The note was notvery businesslike in
~ appcarance; neither was the thick.
sxeamy note-papcr, on which these
words we're written:
ssAfIss Barton wishes TO see Mr..
Marston Immediately, on business of
llnporsance.
K0dney looked at the note thought
fully. The senior member OF the firm
had conc TO the city that morning. and
would return by tho late train. II was
neneessary that somebody should at
lend to this affair. and Rodney, with
all the ardor of young barrister,
resolved TO answer the summons. The
Srgn Of Marston e. Marst0n was "a
youthful one. 1t was only few weeks
oeforo that the well-known sign, 'Rog-
er Marstou, Attorney-at-Law." had
been replaced by smart new one.
Indicating the recent partnership Of
uncle and nephew.
ssNed. said he, "where does Miss
Barton liye?"
sAlIttle out Of the village in two
story white house. on the road that
goes BY the Baptist church." replied
The BOY.
s0h yes, know" said young Mars
ton hastily. "Well. I'm obliged to 90
ap sherc. aud II anybody comes they'll
nos like TO on such night as thls--tell
Ghesn 10 wait
s'All right, sir. said tho boy.
riG's rough night" muttered tho
Yonng man. as. after donnIng rubber
boossand oyercoat. and nrming himself
mlilaa huge umbrella. ho stepped out
mtothc wind aud rain; ''bnt profess ion
VI men must brave all kinds Of wealth
srn The consciousness that no be-
'ongsd TO that lll.used fraternity gave
hin DO exalted sense OF misery unat-
lalnable by common mortals.
Hall an honr after, a dripping. for.
lorn-looking figure presents itsalf q.
lhe two.story house and rang the bell
VIGOROUSLY No answer. another peal
followcd. Presently the door WAS
ppehed cautiously few inches. aud
pne eye, belonging to half human
Face pccpcd timidy out,
''Es Miss Barton IMP" inquired Rod.
pey.
'Ye-yes. sir. replied quaking voice
s'lsut she cant see anybody tonight.
~ think she will see me. however.
smd Marslon. gaining confidence rs ho
scented possible mystery. please
INFORM her that Mr.. Marslon. the atior-
ser. awaits her pleasure,
what does this mean. Martha. Z"
said a fresh. pleasant voice from with
n. "Lot tho gentleman in. whoever
BE 4"
Martha obcycd, and covered back
hi thc shadow of tho hall rs II she OK.
poeted nothing short Of instant assAssi.
satIon. Mars,on gave lit.lc heed to
seFs however. for standing in the full
eht Of the hall lamp was dainty.
kirIlsh figure. with tho sweetest.
mefricst face hc had ever seen.
you must excuse our girl; she's
pefiect coward. Pray como in sir. ="
sala tho young lady.
"Thank you; as soon as have made
myself prcsontablc." he replied.
Esmoying bis dripping outer gar.
sssents, Then no was ushered into a
cosy silting-room, where a bright open
tEFe Seemed TO Offer laughing chal-
lenge to the April storm.
Oily name Is Marston," he began.
bowing. Pardon me, but / do not adj
dress Miss Barton" half question.
inxly.
~ am Miss Barton" replied tho
girl with an assumption OF dignity.
Now Rodney hastily formed tho idea,
wading through tho mud TO her house,
mat Miss Barton was an elderly SPINS.
Ter This bright vision. with tho
laughing brown eyes, somewhat con
founded him.
Fl am Miss Barton" sho said again,
After moment "But the one you
probably wish TO see Is my aunt. Miss
Cornclia Barton. / am sorry she is
mos ut homel"
s'Not at homcl" he repeated little
stgpidly. II received an urgent sum
mons TO come up and see her"
eWhat kind Of summonsP"
sIhis note was handed to me, not an
hour ago." he explained, giving Il
~ Der. ! think IL was intended for my
nnsle. but no Is absent and / took
tho liberty" He stopped, for tho
brown eyes wero dancing with mirth.
s4ATa Ma,..ta.. .ntI IL s.ltI -.